On January 5, as Deepika Padukone celebrated her 40th birthday, fans were eagerly expecting an official first-look reveal from her much-anticipated film AA22 x A6, starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee. Instead, two birthday posts shared by Sun Network handles left the internet confused and debating whether the actress’s look had been revealed—or if it was all just fan-made content.
Sun Pictures, the production house backing AA22 x A6, shared a birthday wish for Deepika featuring her in a flowy outfit against a rocky landscape with the sun in the background. However, fans quickly pointed out that the image was not new and appeared to be reused from a Marie Claire photoshoot Deepika did in May 2025, casting doubt on it being an official look from the film.
Adding to the confusion, Sun Music—another division of the Sun Network—posted a separate birthday wish featuring a dramatically different image. This picture showed Deepika dressed like a samurai warrior, wielding two swords in an action-ready pose. The striking visual immediately caught attention and triggered speculation that it could be her first look from the Allu Arjun–Atlee project.
With neither post explicitly mentioning AA22 x A6, and with Atlee and Allu Arjun remaining silent, fans took to social media to question the authenticity of the images. Some wondered if the samurai-style visual was AI-generated, while others claimed it was a fan edit or a repurposed poster from her earlier film Kalki 2898 AD. Several users also noted that Sun Music is known for sharing fan-made edits, further fueling skepticism.
As of now, there is no official confirmation that either image represents Deepika Padukone’s look from AA22 x A6.
About AA22 x A6
The untitled film was officially announced in April last year with a concept video highlighting large-scale VFX and global collaboration, hinting at a sci-fi spectacle. In June, Sun Pictures confirmed Deepika Padukone’s casting with a teaser that positioned her as a warrior character, though without revealing a detailed look. Further announcements regarding the cast, music, and visuals are still awaited.